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funnier than harry potter
Here’s a little interview I did with my son after we went out and bought him The Last Olympian
sm: How did you first find out about the Percy Jackson series?
srr: Last year, I won a reading contest at school and got a $50 Barnes and Noble card as a prize. With the money, I bought books 1, 2, and 4. I bought the rest later.
sm: Tell us about the books.
srr: There are 5 books in total, written by Rick Riordan (pronounced “ry-er-don”). They’re about a kid who is half Greek god, half mortal. He goes on different quests in each book.
sm: How did you like them?
srr: They’re the best books ever!
sm: Even better than Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia?
srr: (nods his head with his thumbs up)
sm: Why are they better?
srr: It’s because they’re funnier.
sm: How is the last book going so far?
srr: It’s going good, even though I only just finished chapter 1. It was the best chapter in the series so far.
sm: How do the books make you feel?
srr: Awesome.
sm: Why?
srr: It helps me learn about Greek mythology.
sm: What age do you think is a good time to start reading these books?
srr: 10.
sm: But you’re 9!
Well, I don’t understand all of it. Maybe, you should be somewhere between 11 and 99.
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Oh, Stewart! You gotta adore that kid!
Too funny. Between 11 and 99, ha ha ha.
My 9 year old girl LOVES these! She just got the newest one for her birthday and is half the way through it. My husband and I have both read all of them, except the newest one, we get that when our daughter is done, and we both really enjoy them! Cute interview!
I love children’s books and this is actually one of my favorite series. I’m glad your son enjoys them so much. My kids are still too small to read, but I can’t wait to introduce them to Percy Jackson when they can. If you son likes this series, he might like Gregor the Overlander series by Suzanne Collins. Its pretty fun too.
My 12 year old son loves these (we pre-ordered the fifth which sits on my shelf until he pays me some money he owes me…he can’t wait!!) Anyway, I started reading them and I’m not necessarily a fan, but I really should get through the first book before judging. What a good idea!! A kid interview about books. I think I’ll try it!
These are the best books!
I LOVE PERCY! Your friend Anna gave me your website link, and I was totally loving all your food photography. When I came on Percy, though, I had to comment. I think this series is just as good as Harry Potter, and for younger kids, a little easier to chew on. I read to my son, and we’re on book 3, even though I’ve finished the series myself. I can’t wait for the movie next February. Go Camp Halfblood!
Jacob has LOVED these books this summer, thanks to your suggestion. He just devours each of them.
I read all five and I agree with Stuart. BEST EVER!
We love these books and are reading them at our nightly family fireside time. As we have gotten further along, the reader has become more dramatic which is fun to see. My 9 year old received 3 and 4 for Christmas and actually gave my husband a “high 5″ – now that is a good book!! Love your site!!